West Virginia flirting with a recession
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The state economy of West Virginia is expected to slow significantly during the rest of the year and into 2008, driven by weak growth in mining and construction as well as continued job loss in manufacturing, according to the latest forecast from the
‘It was a good year’: Area crops hold their own against averages
SALEM, Ohio - Despite a wet spring that made tillage and planting a real trick and a scorching, dry summer, many grain farmers across the region herald 2007 as one of their best years ever.
2007 top stories in review
Butler Co. 4-H marks achievements
BUTLER, Pa. - More than 225 Butler County 4-H volunteers, members and guests were on hand for the annual achievement and recognition banquet held recently at the Butler County Community College.
Milk, egg allergies staying put
BALTIMORE - Considered "transitional" a generation ago, milk and egg allergies now appear to be more persistent and harder to outgrow, according to new research from the
Omega 3 good for joints, even for horses
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Joint health is important for any athlete, and arthritis is painful at any age - whether you're a human or a horse.
Agriculture to see huge impacts from energy bill
Children shouldn’t be on ATVs
CHICAGO - All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) pose a serious risk of injury and even death, according to the largest study ever conducted of ATV injuries in children.
For healthy horses, avoid cranking the barn’s heat
STILLWATER, Okla. - Horse owners who use heated barns to keep water from freezing and protect horses from cold temperatures during late fall and winter should remember supplemental heat can cause problems if used incorrectly.
Grain prices up, hog prices way down
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio - The November winter wheat price for Ohio was $6.58 per bushel, down 83 cents from October but $2.